Odisha NEET Seat Matrix 2026 Released @ojee.nic.in for 1,870 MBBS Seats & 139 BDS Seats; PDF Download
Published 15 Aug 20264 min read
Good news for NEET UG aspirants in Odisha — the wait is finally over. The OJEE Committee has rolled out the Odisha NEET Seat Matrix 2026 for Round 1 counselling, and it's now live on the official website, ojee.nic.in. If you're one of the thousands of candidates gearing up for state counselling, this is the document you need to study closely before you touch the choice-filling screen.
This round brings a combined total of 2,009 seats to the table — 1,870 in MBBS and 139 in BDS — spread across government and private colleges throughout the state. Getting familiar with how these seats are distributed can genuinely make or break your choice-filling strategy, so let's break it all down.
Quick Snapshot: Category-Wise Seat Split
Here's how the seats stack up by category and college type:
| Course & College Type | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Government MBBS (without EWS) | 1,147 |
| Government MBBS (with EWS) | 425 |
| Government BDS | 54 |
| Private MBBS | 298 |
| Private BDS | 85 |
| Total | 2,009 |
As you can see, government MBBS seats (with and without EWS combined) make up the bulk of the round, so candidates in the general and EWS category have a fairly wide pool to choose from.
Government MBBS Colleges: Where Are the Seats?
Odisha's government medical colleges continue to be the backbone of MBBS admissions in the state. Here's the full college-wise picture:
| College Name | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|
| SCB MCH, Cuttack | 212 |
| MKCG MCH, Berhampur | 212 |
| VIMSAR, Burla | 213 |
| PRM MC, Baripada | 106 |
| SLN MC, Koraput | 106 |
| FM MC, Balasore | 85 |
| SJMCH, Puri | 85 |
| BB MC, Balangir | 85 |
| DDMCH, Keonjhar | 85 |
| GMC, Sundergarh | 85 |
| GMC, Bhawanipatna | 85 |
| PMPMC, Talcher | 85 |
| GMC, Phulbani | 85 |
| JKMCH, Jajpur | 43 |
| Total | 1,572 |
A quick takeaway: VIMSAR Burla, SCB Cuttack, and MKCG Berhampur are the heavyweights here, together offering over 630 seats — that's nearly 40% of all government MBBS seats in this round. If you're eyeing a government seat, these three are worth keeping high on your radar, though naturally they also tend to see the toughest competition.
For candidates who want the complete category-wise breakup — including ST, SC, SEBC, UR, and EWS seats for every college — here's the official detailed seat matrix released by OJEE:
Odisha NEET Seat Matrix 2026 – Detailed Category-Wise Table
Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 — detailed category-wise seat matrix as released by OJEE)
This detailed matrix gives a college-by-college, category-by-category view, making it easier for candidates to check exactly how many seats are reserved for their category before locking in their choices.
Private MBBS Colleges: The Other Option
Not everyone gets a government seat, and that's exactly where private colleges come in as a solid alternative:
| College Name | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|
| Hitech MC, Bhubaneswar | 128 |
| Hitech MC, Rourkela | 85 |
| Driems, Cuttack | 85 |
| Total | 298 |
Hitech Medical College Bhubaneswar leads the private pack with the most seats on offer, giving candidates who don't make the government cutoff a meaningful shot at securing an MBBS seat within the state itself.
Choice Filling Is Already Open — Don't Wait Till the Last Minute
Here's the part that really matters right now: choice filling for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 has already begun. Candidates need to log in to the portal and lock in their preferences based on their NEET rank, category, and — of course — this seat matrix.
Key date to remember:
- Last date to submit choices: August 17, 2026
Our honest advice? Don't leave it for the last day. Portals tend to slow down or crash when everyone logs in together at the eleventh hour, and the last thing you want is technical glitches standing between you and your dream college.
How to Download the Odisha NEET Seat Matrix 2026 PDF
Getting your hands on the official PDF is simple:
- Head to the official OJEE website — ojee.nic.in
- Look for the NEET UG Counselling 2026 section on the homepage
- Click on "Odisha NEET Seat Matrix 2026 Round 1"
- The PDF will open right up
- Download and save it — you'll want it handy while filling choices
Why This Document Deserves Your Full Attention
Choice filling isn't just about listing colleges in random order — it's a strategic exercise. Before you start:
- Check how many seats fall under your specific category
- Weigh government options against private ones based on fees and outcomes
- Factor in things like college location, infrastructure, and past cutoff trends
- Avoid rushing — a small oversight here can shape your entire admission outcome
Odisha's medical counselling process moves fast once it starts, so candidates should keep the OJEE website bookmarked and check back regularly for any updates on seat matrix revisions, extended deadlines, or the Round 1 allotment result schedule.